Editorials oppose military unionization at AFGE convention
The piece argues a military workforce cannot be unionized as in civilian life. It cites the Greer vs Spock ruling and warns a strike could endanger national security. It recalls the Kansas City firemen strike and National Guard deployment to illustrate risks to preparedness.
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American Federation of Government
AFGE
Clyde M. Webber
Defense Department
U.S. Supreme Court
Kansas City
National Guard
AFGB
Afl-Cio
George Meany
Meany
Western Europe echoes US revolt against big government
Western European voters resist rising tax burdens deficits and bureaucracies. Britain plans to cut 1.78 billion dollars in spending Sweden faces Social Democrats under pressure Denmark votes for tax abolition party. Public demand for cheaper welfare and tighter government spans Britain Sweden Denmark and West Germany as voters threaten accountability at the polls.
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Britain
James Callagahan
Sweden
Social Democrats
Denmark
West Germany
Western
Europe
Reagan doubles down with Schweiker vice pick gambit
Ronald Reagan announced selecting Senator Richard Schweiker of Pennsylvania as running mate, a bold strategic move that unsettles the Ford camp and may broaden appeal among moderates and independents. The bid shifts delegate dynamics, boosts Reagan with a perceived presidential leadership edge, and risks exposing his campaign to criticism as a last minute gamble.
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New York
Richard Schweiker
Ronald Reagan
Sehweiker
Hns Einning
Seinweiker
Pennsylvania
Gerald Ford
Reagan
Schweiker
Ford
Setnweiker
Carter
Walter F. Mondale
Harris
Cws
Ohio
Jimmy Carter
South
Texas
Florida
Wallace
Advange
Ovine
Herald Ford
Schweiker liberal record shocks conservative campaign
The Pennsylvania senator Richard Schweiker, a Republican, drew high liberal scores from ADA and labor groups while conservatives like Americans for Constitutional Action rated him poorly. Reagan named Schweiker as a potential running mate, sparking a debate over Northeastern support and party cohesion as Ford aides warned of possible conservative backlash.
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Carter
Mondale
Schweiker
Washington
Congress
Richard Schultz Schweiker
ADA
Walter P. Mondyle
Jimmy Carter
Senate
National Farmer's Union
Americans For Constitutional Action
United States Chamber of Commerce
Pennsylvania
Ronald Reagan
Media overkill on Carter coverage sparks critique
Journalist JM Squires critiques news media for obsessing over the Carter family during the election cycle. He argues excessive focus on private lives, appearances, and gossip eclipses substantial reporting on policy, warning editors and readers risk eroding trust and misreading public needs.
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Knight News Eerolee
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Plains
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Jillian
South
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